Work Order & Production Coordinator at BME Fire Trucks – Boise, Idaho

WE ARE WILDLAND

BME Fire Trucks is more than a fire truck manufacturer. We opened our doors over 30 years ago because of our respect and admiration for the fire industry. Each and every apparatus that leaves our facility is built with its end-use in mind. Our team prides itself in building something that protects and serves departments across the US and Canada. BME has manufactured apparatus for CAL FIRE, BLM, USFS, and municipal fire departments across the US and is the branded leader in wildland fire apparatus.

Being a family-owned company, we make sure that people are at the foundation of our business. From dealer to department, every person that walks through our doors will always be treated like family. We will always work with you and your department to ensure you have what you need for the frontlines.

Every apparatus that leaves our facility is inspected for safety, durability, and performance. Our mission is to continue innovating fire apparatus so that it will perform no matter the severity of the fire season. That’s the BME difference.

Overview

The Work Order and Production Coordinator support daily manufacturing operations by preparing and managing production orders and maintaining the documentation used on the shop floor. This role helps ensure fabrication, welding, and assembly teams have the correct drawings, instructions, and work order packets needed to complete production.

The position works closely with production, engineering, and inventory teams to coordinate work order documentation, assist with system updates, and help keep production moving efficiently. Responsibilities include preparing and printing work order packets, maintaining accurate documentation, and helping ensure shop floor procedures are followed.

This role involves a combination of office coordination and time spent supporting production areas. The ideal candidate is organized, detail oriented, and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment where clear documentation and communication are critical to keeping operations running smoothly.

As Work Order & Production Coordinator you will:

• Prepare and print production work order packets for fabrication, welding, and other manufacturing operations
• Maintain work order documentation including drawings, travelers, and supporting production paperwork
• Coordinate with engineering to ensure the correct drawings and revisions are included in production packets
• Distribute work order packets to the appropriate production areas and ensure documentation follows established shop protocols
• Assist production teams with locating work order documentation, drawings, or related system information
• Help update and maintain work order information within the ERP system as production progresses
• Support production supervisors by helping track work order status and resolving documentation issues
• Ensure production paperwork follows internal procedures and standard operating practices
• Communicate with engineering, inventory, and production teams when documentation or work order discrepancies are identified
• Assist with maintaining organized records of work orders and related production documentation

What Catches our Eyes:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage documentation and keep production records accurate and organized
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and interacting with shop floor teams
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Excel and general business systems
• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain consistent documentation practices
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with production, engineering, and inventory teams

Bonus Points:

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
• Familiarity with work orders, production documentation, or shop travelers
• Experience using an ERP or manufacturing system
• Experience working with technical drawings or engineering documentation

Success Metrics: Candidate should aim to reduce issue resolution times, improve process efficiency (e.g. by implementing new SOPs), and consistently meet SLA targets.